Hilltop Camp – Hluhluwe Game Reserve

Yes, Game Walks with an armed ranger are also available from Hilltop Camp. These are normally 2 - 3 hours in duration

No, guests need to supply their own coffee, sugar, milk, and tea.

There is a shop selling basic foods and supplies, including bread, biscuits, milk, drinks, eggs, meat, charcoal, candles, matches, oil, butter, and a variety of tuck foods. We recommend that you do not rely on the shop as stocks occasionally run low.

No, All chalets and rondavels have single or twin beds.

Room numbers can be requested, but not guaranteed.

No, Gate opening and closing times are strictly enforced. Gate Opening and Closing Times: November to February: 05h00 to 19h00 March to October: 06h00 to 18h00 All guests please be advised that if you are going to be late arriving at Hluhluwe iMfolozi Game Reserve that a late Entry will be charged to the amount of R 500-00 per vehicle (subject to change). Late entries will only be collected from gate from 19h00 until 22h00. All late arrivals must please contact Hilltop Camp to make arrangements to be escorted to Hilltop as no persons may drive without an escort after gate closing times.

An early check-in is only possible if housekeeping has finished cleaning your room by the time you arrive.

Yes, rates include a complimentary breakfast. Breakfasts are always a buffet, with fruits, yogurt, cheeses, muffins, cereals, and all cooked foods including bacon, sausages, beans, eggs, etc.Breakfast is served from 07h00 – 09h30

It is advisable to book and pay for dinners on arrival as it cost substantially more to book ahead of time.Dinner usually consists of either a Barbeque dinner, a la carte or a lavish buffet. Dinner is served from 17h45 – 21h00.

Yes, the restaurant is open 7 days a week for lunch.Lunch is usually a la carte, however on Sundays, a buffet lunch is served, and occasionally during the week, a buffet may be served which is left to the restaurant managers discretion. Lunch is served from 12h00 – 14h30 We recommend making a reservation for lunch at the camp reception, whether or not you are staying at Hilltop, as there are many daily visitors also using the restaurant.

Yes, Packed lunch normally consists of sandwiches, dried meat, muffins, juice, etc. Enquire at the restaurant for more information. You should try to book these at dinner the previous day, and they are ready for collection at breakfast time. Price depends on the menu.

The signal is poor and is best at the reception desk area.

Yes, Hilltop Camp has an electric fence.

No, guests will have to arrange their own transport.

07h00 - 19h00 (daily)

A filling station is available at Hilltop Camp's entrance and is opened at 07:00 – 12:00 and 13:30 to 17:00. The station offers Hi-octane, Diesel, and unfortunately cannot repair punchers. Cash and recognized petrol or garage cards only. Cheques, MasterCard and/or Visa Cards are not accepted.

It is perfectly safe for you to conduct your own game drives. There are simple rules and regulations you should follow. There is a speed limit throughout the park of 40kms per hour. You should not get out of your vehicle except at designated picnic spots and view sites, and even then only after you have had a good lookout for dangerous animals. Remember that this is a Big 5 reserve, and therefore it is dangerous to be exposed. You should not go within 30 - 50m of large game such as elephant and rhino for risk of being charged in your vehicle. The white rhino is reasonably placid and will let you get quite close as they are not too easily antagonized, however, the rare black rhino is very excitable and quick to charge, especially if accompanied by young. Unless you know the difference, please do not endanger yourselves and your family by taking unnecessary risks. If driving past baboons and monkeys, keep your windows closed. Keep voices low when viewing wildlife. Hippos may look cute, but they are responsible for more deaths of humans in Africa than any other animal. Therefore, if you see them by a river bank, keep well away. To get the best out of your game drives, try not to look at specific bushes or trees that you pass, and try to avoid darting your eyes to the left and right. Rather, try to keep your eyes on a particular angle, scanning the bush as you pass by. It will take you a while to accustom yourselves to spotting game, but once you get the knack, you will find that animals will be much easier to spot. Don't underestimate the camouflage properties of most of the game species in the reserve. It is quite incredible how you can pass game very close by, and not notice at all. On many of our game drives, vehicles in front of us have just driven on, not noticing what is in plain view close by. As one experienced guide said, 'if you leave the park without seeing lion, be comforted by the fact that the lion definitely saw you'. If you are staying in the reserve for a few days, then it is worth keeping an eye on the sightings board kept at Hilltop Camp, as the latest sightings of lion, leopard, elephant, eagle etc are reported there. If you see something unusual or spectacular, it would be a kindness to report your sighting on the board, so that others may have the opportunity to try to see what you saw. Please adhere to the rules of the park, and not try to go on any of the roads marked no entry. These are private camps and staff accommodations, and trespassers will be prosecuted.Guests can only explore the park between gate opening and gate closing times.